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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very close but the 1 V2 (1") and NX5 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1 V2 was revealed 2 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1 V2 matches up vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung NX5

 1 V2 NX5 
AnnouncedOctober 2012June 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Nikon 1 V2

 NX5 1 V2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX5

 1 V2 NX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V2 has outside measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1 V2 and the NX5.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V2 and NX5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and NX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX5 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern 1 V2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
66
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography details
Samsung NX5 Street photography details
63
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
62
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
29
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
24
has face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung NX5
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Samsung NX5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-10-24 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3A DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 73 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 13 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 grams (0.61 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $499